If you’ve ever had a chipped, damaged, or decayed tooth that needed to be restored, you’ve probably heard of dental crowns.
A dental crown is a customizable cap placed on top of a tooth that restores the tooth’s shape, size, and aesthetics. Crown treatment is one of the oldest dental procedures in dentistry, with early records of the procedure dating back to 5000 BC.
Dr. Best at Marlayna C. Best in Andover, New Jersey, and Best Dental Care NJ in Newton, New Jersey, offers crown treatments for patients to restore the strength and functionality of their natural teeth and maintain their oral health.
Getting a dental crown typically requires two visits to our dental office. Here are the steps included in the procedure:
Crowns are some of the most versatile cosmetic oral prosthetics as they are available in several different materials. You can have a crown made of gold, silver, other fused metals, porcelain, stainless steel, ceramic, composite resin, and porcelain fused with steel.
The most common dental issues Dr. Best recommends dental crowns for are:
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Best to learn more about dental crowns by calling our Newton, New Jersey, office at (973) 383-5700 or our Andover, New Jersey, office at (973) 786-5588. You can also book an appointment online.